Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Per 100 g, Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids provides 598 kcal, making it an energy-dense food. It contains 7.79 g of protein, 45.9 g of carbohydrate and 42.6 g of fat, with 10.9 g of dietary fibre. Per 100 g it is an excellent source of iron and magnesium, and a good source of fibre.
Full nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.79 g | 16% |
| Total fat | 42.6 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 24.5 g | 123% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.9 g | 17% |
| Fibre | 10.9 g | 39% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 228 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet (FDA). Your needs may differ.
About Chocolate
Dark chocolate made with 70–85% cacao solids is the more bitter, less sweet end of the chocolate spectrum, often eaten in small squares rather than by the bar. It packs 598 kcal per 100 g, with 42.6 g of fat (24.5 g saturated) and 45.9 g of carbohydrate, but notably 10.9 g of fibre, which is unusually high for a confectionery item. It's also rich in magnesium (228 mg per 100 g) and iron (11.9 mg per 100 g), and contains a fair amount of potassium at 715 mg.
General nutrition consensus places dark chocolate as an occasional treat that offers somewhat more mineral content than milk chocolate, thanks to its higher cocoa proportion, though it remains calorie-dense and should be enjoyed accordingly rather than treated as a health food. A sensible way to keep portions in check is to break off a couple of small squares rather than eating straight from a large bar, letting the stronger, more bitter flavour of higher-cacao chocolate naturally slow down how much gets eaten.